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In this episode of The Apostolic Classroom, Steven, Jeremias, and Andrew explore one of the most frequently misunderstood themes in the New Testament: the Father & Son language surrounding Jesus Christ. Rather than reading these passages through later philosophical frameworks, the hosts return to Scripture itself—tracing how the Gospels and Epistles use “Son of God,” “Son of Man,” and “Father” to reveal Christ’s mission, identity, and role as the last Adam.
Key topics include Jesus’ high-priestly prayer in John 17, the meaning of distinction language in the Gethsemane prayers, Paul’s Adam/Christ comparisons in Romans and 1 Corinthians, and why oneness theology takes Scripture’s sonship terminology seriously rather than explaining it away. The discussion also unpacks the biblical pattern of the firstborn, the Son’s obedience as the fulfillment of covenant fidelity, and how God was “in Christ reconciling the world unto Himself.”
Along the way, the hosts address common Trinitarian objections, evaluate misunderstood proof texts, and show how the New Testament presents Jesus not as “God the Son,” but as the Son of God—God manifested in the flesh, the anointed King, and the obedient mediator who restores what Adam lost.
A foundational episode for understanding how the New Testament actually uses Father & Son language—and why it reinforces, rather than challenges, the oneness of God revealed in Jesus Christ.
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In this episode of The Apostolic Classroom, Steven, Jeremias, and Andrew explore one of the most frequently misunderstood themes in the New Testament: the Father & Son language surrounding Jesus Christ. Rather than reading these passages through later philosophical frameworks, the hosts return to Scripture itself—tracing how the Gospels and Epistles use “Son of God,” “Son of Man,” and “Father” to reveal Christ’s mission, identity, and role as the last Adam.
Key topics include Jesus’ high-priestly prayer in John 17, the meaning of distinction language in the Gethsemane prayers, Paul’s Adam/Christ comparisons in Romans and 1 Corinthians, and why oneness theology takes Scripture’s sonship terminology seriously rather than explaining it away. The discussion also unpacks the biblical pattern of the firstborn, the Son’s obedience as the fulfillment of covenant fidelity, and how God was “in Christ reconciling the world unto Himself.”
Along the way, the hosts address common Trinitarian objections, evaluate misunderstood proof texts, and show how the New Testament presents Jesus not as “God the Son,” but as the Son of God—God manifested in the flesh, the anointed King, and the obedient mediator who restores what Adam lost.
A foundational episode for understanding how the New Testament actually uses Father & Son language—and why it reinforces, rather than challenges, the oneness of God revealed in Jesus Christ.

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